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[Real Reality]

Koreans Top Spenders in Education
South Korea topped the list of household educational spending to total consumption expenditure among the 30 OECD countries, with a ratio of 5.8 percent in 2003. According to the 2004 National Accounts of OECD Countries, Korean households were quite active compared to major advanced nations in their spending on child education. Households in the United States posted 2.5 percent, followed by Japanese with 2.2 percent, Spanish with 1.7 percent, British with 1.3 percent, Germans with 0.7 percent, French with 0.6 percent and Mexicans with 0.4 percent.
by Kim Yon-se
http://times.hankooki.com/lpage/biz/200501/kt2005011418130411880.htm

This helps explain why educators are paid so little in Korea, right? What is the salary of educators in the United States? Why aren't you receiving as much as (or twice as much as) U.S. educators?

[Cthulhu]

Well, they have all those PhD candidates in America, so it must be doing some good.

As far as foreign educators go, they seem to be paid a decent wage commensurate with their education level, and people on Dave's seem to be doing alright.

http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=31876&sid=8e18dc2a4ff75ccbb7610477b10e2eb7

[Real Reality]

Unfortunately, I am underpaid. If my employer actually considered my experience and education, then I would receive a significantly higher salary.

Of course, you know that Korean teachers (with a bachelor's degree) earn at least twice the GDP per capita.

In Germany, Ireland, South Korea, and Switzerland, among others, teachers earn at least twice the GDP per capita.
http://www.veaweteach.org/articles_archives_detail.asp?ContentID=324

Korean teachers reach $39,921 after 15 years and $66,269 at the top of their scale.
http://www.austcolled.com.au/pubs.php?id=538

[Cthulhu]

Interesting. Korean teachers seem to end up making far more than teachers in Australia (never new it topped out at around $36,000 ) but similar to North America and, Europe. America doesn't have low salaries as much as the strong GDP pushes the average up so far. As far as making money goes, I'd take being a teacher in Korea over being a teacher in most other countries.

I'll trust you as far as your own case goes--if you are underpaid then it's time to find a place that appreciates your talent!

[jaykimf]

[jaykimf]

[Real Reality]

jaykimf wrote,
"Furthermore, if your employer actually considered all the nonsense you post here, my guess is that you would be out of a job. You're lucky you haven't been found out."

Dave, moderaters and other members,
Does this statement from jaykimf qualify as a threat?

jaykimf,
Korean teachers are highly paid. Foreign teachers are not. A foreign teacher usually do not receive as high a salary as a Korean teacher. Foreign teachers are not encouraged to stay in one place for several years.

[indiercj]

Why RR is so underpaied?

Let's see.

RR's experience and qualification = +100

RR's attitude = -200

RR's underpaid.



It's just a joke.

[Real Reality]

indiercj,

The attitude developed after the underpay. The attitude also developed after having negative experiences just trying to get money required by the Korean labor laws. I have had to fight through the Korean labor board to receive payment.

Besides, I am Mr. Sunshine at work. I show respect to my immediate employer. I try to provide a good education experience for strudents in my classes.

[indiercj]